[Helen 28]

Originally Posted by lostalex

but the difference is that 18-24 y/os are still learning and are going to improve their driving. A 92 y/o is not going to improve, he'll only get worse.

A 92 yr old will get worse but also plenty of 18-24 yr olds won't get any better.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Germyle

this was actually me on Wednesday night trying to avoid human contact and get home in time for the eastenders repeat

[Helen 28]

My brothers and I were all bought up on a farm, I was driving a mini and an escort around the farm at 12 and both my brothers even earlier.
One of my brothers was ploughing at 13.
We all passed first time at 17 as we'd been driving for years.

If young people had the chance to learn at a younger age off road they would definitely be better once they were legal.
Unfortunately most teenagers will never get that chance.

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by Helen 28

My brothers and I were all bought up on a farm, I was driving a mini and an escort around the farm at 12 and both my brothers even earlier.
One of my brothers was ploughing at 13.
We all passed first time at 17 as we'd been driving for years.

If young people had the chance to learn at a younger age off road they would definitely be better once they were legal.
Unfortunately most teenagers will never get that chance.

My father taught me to drive on our Caravan site and I thought I would pass my test first time.

But I'm ashamed to admit it took me 4 attempts to pass as I had picked up many bad habits. But now I am a pretty good driver, well at least my children think so.

Now Parking....well that's a different matter

[Helen 28]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

My father taught me to drive on our Caravan site and I thought I would pass my test first time.

But I'm ashamed to admit it took me 4 attempts to pass as I had picked up many bad habits. But now I am a pretty good driver, well at least my children think so.

Now Parking....well that's a different matter

I've never had a problem parking and can reverse park really well and quickly but most women would rather go in front ways than back in which is the way you should do it.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Helen 28

I've never had a problem parking and can reverse park really well and quickly but most women would rather go in front ways than back in which is the way you should do it.

Bit of a generalisation I find it much easier to park backways than front

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Bit of a generalisation I find it much easier to park backways than front

I'm always scared I'm going to scrape the side of the other car as I turn out. I can't seem to judge that you have slightly more room than you think.

My Audi however does have parking sensors so I have no excuses now.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

I'm always scared I'm going to scrape the side of the other car as I turn out. I can't seem to judge that you have slightly more room than you think.

My Audi however does have parking sensors so I have no excuses now.

Oh Dear

[MTVN]

I'm a firm believer in going forward into parking spaces, its so much easier to reverse out of a space than into one

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

I'm always scared I'm going to scrape the side of the other car as I turn out. I can't seem to judge that you have slightly more room than you think.

My Audi however does have parking sensors so I have no excuses now.

Phew, thank God for Audi's.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

I'm a firm believer in going forward into parking spaces, its so much easier to reverse out of a space than into one

It isn't really, when you reverse in you only really have to worry about the other parked cars near you, when you reverse out, you're reversing into where other moving cars/people are as well as the parked cars near you

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

It isn't really, when you reverse in you only really have to worry about the other parked cars near you, when you reverse out, you're reversing into where other moving cars/people are as well as the parked cars near you

Yeah but you're reversing out into wide open space, you've got to be aware but you're not having to judge the angle as strictly and everything

[Crimson Dynamo]

i would raise the age to 21

18 is way to young


My 20,000 post

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Yeah but you're reversing out into wide open space, you've got to be aware but you're not having to judge the angle as strictly and everything

If you're a good driver that isn't a problem Just use your mirrors, that's what they're for lol

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

If you're a good driver that isn't a problem Just use your mirrors, that's what they're for lol

There is no answer to that.

[smudgie]

Whenever I had to park, I always made sure there were no cars anywhere nearby.
Supermarket parking was the easiest, drive straight through one space into the one in front, easier to get out, made it harder to pack the shopping away if some idiot parked too close behind mind.

Ah the joys of driving, pretty pleased I dont/ can't anymore.
As to older drivers, your response time slows down as you get older, mabe that's why they drive slower

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

If you're a good driver that isn't a problem Just use your mirrors, that's what they're for lol

You say it is more difficult to drive forward in and reverse out and I find that a piece of cake therefore I am the best driver

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

You say it is more difficult to drive forward in and reverse out and I find that a piece of cake therefore I am the best driver

In terms of safety I mean, both are quite easy

[MTVN]

You would be crashing into more cars than the old boy in the OP if you attempted a forward park

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

You would be crashing into more cars than the old boy in the OP if you attempted a forward park

You should see where I live and then tell me I'm a bad driver tbh

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

You should see where I live and then tell me I'm a bad driver tbh

This is your place right

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

This is your place right

Yes and I told you not to call anymore

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by MTVN

You say it is more difficult to drive forward in and reverse out and I find that a piece of cake therefore I am the best driver

Cue; TIBB Virtual Driving Contest Niamh V MTVN.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Helen 28

A 92 yr old will get worse but also plenty of 18-24 yr olds won't get any better.

They might when the reach 25 though
A 92 year old won't improve when he hits 93.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by MTVN

This is your place right

FFS - Genius.